Colgarán (en. Will hang)

/kolɡaˈɾan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To suspend something from a place.
They will hang the picture on the wall.
Ellos colgarán el cuadro en la pared.
To leave something in a place, especially when it has been finished using.
They will hang their coats on the coat rack.
Colgarán sus abrigos en el perchero.
To interrupt a conversation or communication.
If you don't arrive on time, they will hang up the call.
Si no llegas a tiempo, colgarán la llamada.

Etymology

From the Latin 'collocare', meaning 'to make something stop or hold in a place.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to hang up the gloves
To withdraw from an activity or stop doing something.
colgar los guantes
to hang by a thread
To be in a precarious or unstable situation.
colgar de un hilo
not to hang oneself
Not to exaggerate or not to take things too seriously.
no colgarse

Related Words

hung
That has been suspended from a place.
colgado
hanging
An object that hangs or hangs from another.
colgante
to hang oneself
To suspend oneself.
colgarse

Slang Meanings

To invite someone not to participate anymore in a conversation or activity.
If you keep this up, you will hang up the call on me.
Si sigues así, me colgarás la llamada.
Not to be available to do something.
I can't go out today, I have to hang on with work.
Hoy no puedo salir, tengo que colgarme con el trabajo.